DSHEA

Passed in 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act (DSHEA) established a strong, comprehensive regulatory framework for dietary supplements where none existed before. Nearly 30 years later, DSHEA should protect the 21st century consumer who has access to an ever-expanding dietary supplement marketplace. A modernized regulatory structure will protect public health and reinforce the credibility of the dietary supplement category, allowing it to play a more influential role in the healthcare system. 

Animation: CHPA’s Priorities for DSHEA Modernization

As consumers take control of their healthcare routines, more people are turning to dietary supplements to provide a boost to their wellbeing. Modernized regulations are needed to meet growing consumer demand, strengthen confidence in dietary supplements, and keep pace with the growth of the industry.

Dec 6, 2021

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Explaining the Regulatory Framework for Dietary Supplements

It’s a common misconception that the dietary supplements category is not regulated, when in fact it is regulated by multiple government agencies, with manufacturers and retailers also managing responsibility throughout the process.

Sep 28, 2021

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Submission

Petition for Withdrawal of Notice of Penalty Offenses

Pursuant to 16 C.F.R. § 1.31, through this petition, Petitioners respectfully request that FTC withdraw the notice of penalty offenses that were sent to nearly 700 companies.

Sep 15, 2023

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Podcast

CHPA Chat - GMPs and Dietary Supplements: A Conversation With the Experts

If you are in the consumer healthcare industry, you probably know about GMPs, or Good Manufacturing Practices. But what do they specifically mean when it comes to dietary supplements, and how do VMS companies prepare for an FDA inspection?

Apr 24, 2023

Retail Shopper

Articles

2023 Outlook for Consumer Healthcare

Don't miss CHPA President & CEO, Scott Melville's insights on the consumer healthcare industry for the year ahead. Check out this article from Chain Drug Review.

Jan 9, 2023

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Reiterates Need for Comprehensive Reform of DSHEA

Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) President and CEO Scott Melville released a statement today in response to a recent report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Jul 29, 2022

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CHPA Impacts Summer 2022

Jun 23, 2022

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Urges Congress to Go Further on DSHEA Modernization, Calls for Additional Consumer Protections

CHPA President and CEO Scott Melville released a statement in response to Senator Durbin’s and Senator Braun’s Introduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022.

Apr 26, 2022

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement on FDA FY2023 Budget Request

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association issued a statement from President and CEO Scott Melville regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) fiscal year 2023 budget request.

Mar 28, 2022

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Podcast

CHPA Chat - Introducing CHPA's New Leader in Dietary Supplements, Duffy MacKay

From the wild west to mainstream products, listen to how the dietary supplements industry continues to mature from the perspective of Duffy MacKay, CHPA's Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements.

Feb 7, 2022

Infographic detailing the need for DSHEA modernization.

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Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Dietary Supplements

An infographic outlining CHPA's priorities for the modernization of dietary supplement regulations.

Jan 12, 2022

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Animation: CHPA’s Priorities for DSHEA Modernization

As consumers take control of their healthcare routines, more people are turning to dietary supplements to provide a boost to their wellbeing. Modernized regulations are needed to meet growing consumer demand, strengthen confidence in dietary supplements, and keep pace with the growth of the industry.

Dec 6, 2021

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Dietary Supplement Resource Library

Explore our list of resources to learn more about the dietary supplement category and how it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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